VIC · Greater Geelong Council
Indented Head, VIC, 3223
Current weather
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Desirability index
#61 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Indented Head is a small locality in the Greater Geelong area, home to around 1,391 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 36 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-23%), roughly 25.9 offences per 1,000 residents, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 1,391
- Median age
- 59
- Median household income / week
- $1,201
- Dwelling vacancy
- 51.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 630 of 1,223
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 41.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 43 / 14 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2026)
- 36
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 19
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 25.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 232 residents
- State safety percentile
- 20th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -23.4%
Most common offence types
- A232 Non-Fv Common Assault2
- B21 Criminal Damage4
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle4
- B49 Other Theft5
- D12 Prohibited And Controlled Weapons Offences6
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Public transport
22 public transport stops in this suburb
- 248 The Esplanade
- Brett Dr/The Esplanade
- David St/The Esplanade
- Lewis St/The Esplanade
- Pike St/The Esplanade
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
14 planning-related records
2021· 9 proposals
September 2021
- Construction of a Dwelling on a Lot Less than 300m22/493 HOOD ROAD INDENTED HEAD 3223Refusal issued by a delegate
July 2021
- Drainage Works within a Heritage Overlay326B The EsplanadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwelling194 THE ESPLANADE INDENTED HEAD 3223NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings11 FLINDERS STREET INDENTED HEAD 3223NOD issued by a delegate
- Removal of Vegetation81-99 IBBOTSON STREET INDENTED HEAD 3223Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision745 BATMAN ROAD INDENTED HEAD 3223NOD issued by a delegate
March 2021
- Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwelling within a Land Subject to Inundation Overlay224 The EsplanadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extension to an Existing Dwelling exceeding 7.5 metres in Height above Natural Ground Level3 Whiting AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Create Access to a Road in a Road Zone, Category 1403 HOOD ROAD INDENTED HEAD 3223NOD issued by a delegate
2020· 5 proposals
December 2020
- Construction of a Second Dwelling, Buildings/Works to the Existing Dwelling and a Two Lot Subdivision1 Valda AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- Demolition of Existing Tennis Court and Buildings and Works to Construct a Replacement Tennis Court, Associated Fencing and Installation of Two Basket Ball Towers326B The EsplanadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Extension to an Existing Dwelling and Construction of a New Garage on a Lot Less than 300sqm3/15 Gregory CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Two (2) Lot Subdivision356 The EsplanadeNOD issued by a delegate
- Two (2) Lot Subdivision81-99 Ibbotson StreetNOD issued by a delegate
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
Amenities
10 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Anderson ReservePlayground
- Grieves Avenue ReservePlayground
- Point George ReservePlayground
- Taylor ReservePlayground
- Public toilets
- Shelter (5)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 76.1/100
- Cohort rank
- #61 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- A232 Non-Fv Common Assaultcrime2
- B21 Criminal Damagecrime4
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime4
- B49 Other Theftcrime5
- D12 Prohibited And Controlled Weapons Offencescrime6
- Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwellingplanning194 THE ESPLANADE INDENTED HEAD 3223Lodged 24 Jun 2021 · NOD issued by a delegate
- Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwelling within a Land Subject to Inundation Overlayplanning224 The EsplanadeLodged 11 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellingsplanning11 FLINDERS STREET INDENTED HEAD 3223Lodged 18 Jun 2021 · NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Create Access to a Road in a Road Zone, Category 1planning403 HOOD ROAD INDENTED HEAD 3223Lodged 04 Mar 2021 · NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivisionplanning745 BATMAN ROAD INDENTED HEAD 3223Lodged 01 Jun 2021 · NOD issued by a delegate
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
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